Cambodian dictator and Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot died of a reported heart attack in his sleep on April 15, 1998 — though some say he killed himself to avoid extradition to the United States.

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Ruins Of 17th-Century Polish Palace Recovered From Vistula River

The Villa Regia was looted by the Swedes in the 17th century, but they then lost huge fragments of the royal residence in the Vistula River.

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F.J. King Shipwreck Found In Lake Michigan After 139 Years

The wreck of the F.J. King, which sank during a storm on September 16, 1886, has been found near Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin.

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California Couple Finds Rare Logbook From Pearl Harbor

The National Archives has recovered a logbook documenting daily activities at the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard between March 1941 and June 1942.

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Smoke-Dried Remains In Asia May Be World's Oldest Mummies

Smoke-dried human remains found in southeast Asia that date as far back as 14,000 years may be the world's oldest mummies, far older than those from Egypt.

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John Phillips, The Man Behind The Mamas & The Papas

The life of John Phillips, the founder and lead songwriter of the Mamas & the Papas, was marked by drug abuse and controversial relationships.

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16.09.2025

Ancient Whistle Made From A Cow's Toe Bone Identified In Egypt

The whistle was made from the bone of a cow's toe around 3,300 years ago and may have been used by police or guards in the ancient capital of Akhetaten.

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Archaeologists In Egypt Find A New Copy Of The Canopus Decree

A new, complete copy of the Canopus Decree, an ancient stone tablet vital to understanding hieroglyphs, has been uncovered in El-Husseiniya.

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16.09.2025

Roman Lamp Shaped Like Theater Mask Found In The Netherlands

Dating back to the second century C.E., this oil lamp unearthed in Cuijk would have lit the way to the underworld for the dead.

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16.09.2025

44 Photos That Reveal The Kennedy Family In True Color

These colorized photos follow the rise and fall of the Kennedy family political dynasty, from idyllic childhood moments to tragic assassinations.

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15.09.2025

Flagpole Sitting: Inside This Bizarre 1920s Trend

Emerging in the 1920s as a popular spectacle and feat of endurance, flagpole sitting involved climbing to the top of a high post and sitting there for as long as possible — sometimes weeks on end.

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The Iroquois Theater Fire: Inside The Deadly 1903 Blaze

The Iroquois Theater Fire broke out on December 30, 1903, in Chicago, Illinois, and it was the deadliest building disaster in U.S. history until 9/11.

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13.09.2025

Lasers Reveal Over 61,000 Mayan Structures Hidden Beneath The Jungle

Surveyors using lidar technology scanned an 830-square-mile area in Guatemala and discovered roadways, houses, farms, and canals.

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13.09.2025

6,500-Year-Old Earthwork Circles Found In Austria

Archaeologists uncovered four enormous earthwork circles from the Middle Neolithic Period carved into the ground in Rechnitz, Austria.

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13.09.2025

Ancient Beetle Necklace Found In Child's Grave In Poland

While excavating a cemetery from the Hallstatt period in Domasław, Poland, archaeologists uncovered a necklace made from beetle exoskeletons.

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12.09.2025

ABBA, The Swedish Band That Took The 1970s By Storm

Hits like "Dancing Queen" made ABBA famous around the world, but behind their catchy pop songs, the band struggled with relationship problems.

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33 ID Cards Left Behind After September 11th

These ID cards unearthed at Ground Zero after 9/11 show the immeasurable human cost of the attacks that destroyed the Twin Towers and killed 2,977 innocent people.

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11.09.2025

Scientists Recreate Mysterious Blue Ink From Medieval Manuscripts

Researchers were able to reproduce the precise blue pigment thanks to a 15th-century manuscript that belonged to a sacred text "illuminator."

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How Did Cleopatra Die? The 'Snake Bite' Suicide Of Egypt's Queen

Legends say that the storied Egyptian queen Cleopatra died by suicide in Alexandria on August 12, 30 B.C.E. after allowing a venomous snake to bite her.

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10.09.2025

The Disappearance Of Sean Flynn, Son Of Actor Errol Flynn

The son of Hollywood star Errol Flynn, Sean Flynn was an actor turned photojournalist who vanished in Cambodia in 1970 while covering the Vietnam War.

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Yogurt Shop Murders: The 1991 Killing Of Four Austin Teens

On December 6, 1991, four teenage girls were killed at an I Can't Believe It's Yogurt! shop in Austin, Texas in what's known as the Yogurt Shop Murders.

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8,800-Year-Old Farming Settlement Unearthed On Turkish Island

Archaeologists excavating Uğurlu-Zeytinlik Mound on the Turkish island of Gökçeada recently found the oldest farmhouses in the Aegean region.

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House-Shaped Urn From The Iron Age Unveiled In Poland

Discovered at a construction site in Bożepole Wielkie, this 2,600-year-old urn contains the remains of at least four people.

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Robert Lee Yates, The 'Grocery Bag Killer' Who Murdered 16 Victims

Spokane serial killer Robert Lee Yates slaughtered at least 16 people between 1975 and 1998, mostly targeting sex workers in Washington state.

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Isaac Newton's Mother's House Found Near Famed Apple Tree

Archaeologists in Lincolnshire, England, uncovered the remains of Isaac Newton's mother's house along with dozens of everyday objects she may have used.

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The Legacy That Humans Leave Behind May Be Chicken Bones

Because people consume so much chicken — with modified bones — their remains might be the biggest marker of human existence on Earth in the future.

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500-Year-Old Skeleton In Thigh-High Leather Boots Uncovered In London

A 500-year-old male skeleton in well-preserved thigh-high leather boots was discovered by archeologists by the River Thames in London.

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44 Colorized Vintage Photos Of Chicago That'll Take You Back In Time

From Al Capone's gangland to the splendor of Union Station, these vintage photos show the vibrant yet tumultuous history of the Windy City.

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Inside History's Five Most Famous Disputes

When pursuing power, squabbles are inevitable--and potentially an art form. Here are some of the most famous disputes in history.

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11 Unfathomable Survival Stories From Around The World

From the scorching deserts of the Sahara to the deadly heights of Everest, these survival stories from history show the incredible power of human endurance.

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11 Interesting Events You Probably Didn't Study In History Class

A beast that led a deadly rampage through 1760s France? An unexplained explosion as powerful as 1,000 atomic bombs in Siberia? These interesting events bring history to life more than any textbook ever could.

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The Doors: 33 Photos Of The Controversial 1960s Band

The Doors formed in 1965 and became one of history's best-selling rock bands, but Jim Morrison sparked controversy with his onstage antics.

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06.09.2025

Remains Found In An English Church Belong To A 7th-Century Saint

Due to the religious significance of Saint Eanswythe, scientists had to conduct their analysis inside of the church.

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Investigation Into Pauline Pusser's Death Names Buford Pusser As Her Killer

A reexamination into Pauline Mullins Pusser's murder yielded enough evidence that would indict Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser.

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Remains Of Wooden Roman Bridge Discovered In Switzerland

Archaeologists found more than 300 oak piles that once supported a bridge over Switzerland's Zihl River that was built by the Romans around 40 B.C.E.

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Brown Bear Skull Found At Site Of Ancient Roman Amphitheater

The remains found at the Viminacium amphitheater in present-day Serbia are the first-ever hard evidence that Roman gladiators fought bears.

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John Singer Sargent, The Legendary Gilded Age Portraitist

An American expatriate artist, John Singer Sargent created stunning portraits of Gilded Age elites, magnificent landscapes, and intimate male nudes.

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Inside Sneha Anne Philip's Disappearance Just Before 9/11

On September 10, 2001, New York City physician Sneha Philip vanished in Lower Manhattan right before the 9/11 attacks — but her exact fate remains a mystery.

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05.09.2025

1,600-Year-Old Samaritan Settlement Unearthed In Israel

The sprawling Samaritan settlement found at Kh. Kafr Ḥatta includes an olive press, a purification bath, and stunning mosaic flooring.

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Etruscan Urn With Medusa Relief Uncovered In Italy

Dating back 2,300 years, this funerary vessel bearing the image of Medusa was found in the Palazzone Necropolis in Perugia, Italy.

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Pol Pot's Death: Inside The Genocidal Dictator's Mysterious Demise

Ruins Of 17th-Century Polish Palace Recovered From Vistula River

F.J. King Shipwreck Found In Lake Michigan After 139 Years

California Couple Finds Rare Logbook From Pearl Harbor

Smoke-Dried Remains In Asia May Be World's Oldest Mummies

John Phillips, The Man Behind The Mamas & The Papas

Ancient Whistle Made From A Cow's Toe Bone Identified In Egypt

Archaeologists In Egypt Find A New Copy Of The Canopus Decree

Roman Lamp Shaped Like Theater Mask Found In The Netherlands

44 Photos That Reveal The Kennedy Family In True Color

Flagpole Sitting: Inside This Bizarre 1920s Trend

The Iroquois Theater Fire: Inside The Deadly 1903 Blaze

Lasers Reveal Over 61,000 Mayan Structures Hidden Beneath The Jungle

6,500-Year-Old Earthwork Circles Found In Austria

Ancient Beetle Necklace Found In Child's Grave In Poland

ABBA, The Swedish Band That Took The 1970s By Storm

33 ID Cards Left Behind After September 11th

Scientists Recreate Mysterious Blue Ink From Medieval Manuscripts

How Did Cleopatra Die? The 'Snake Bite' Suicide Of Egypt's Queen

The Disappearance Of Sean Flynn, Son Of Actor Errol Flynn

Yogurt Shop Murders: The 1991 Killing Of Four Austin Teens

8,800-Year-Old Farming Settlement Unearthed On Turkish Island

House-Shaped Urn From The Iron Age Unveiled In Poland

Robert Lee Yates, The 'Grocery Bag Killer' Who Murdered 16 Victims

Isaac Newton's Mother's House Found Near Famed Apple Tree

The Legacy That Humans Leave Behind May Be Chicken Bones

500-Year-Old Skeleton In Thigh-High Leather Boots Uncovered In London

44 Colorized Vintage Photos Of Chicago That'll Take You Back In Time

Inside History's Five Most Famous Disputes

11 Unfathomable Survival Stories From Around The World

11 Interesting Events You Probably Didn't Study In History Class

The Doors: 33 Photos Of The Controversial 1960s Band

Remains Found In An English Church Belong To A 7th-Century Saint

Investigation Into Pauline Pusser's Death Names Buford Pusser As Her Killer

Remains Of Wooden Roman Bridge Discovered In Switzerland

Brown Bear Skull Found At Site Of Ancient Roman Amphitheater

John Singer Sargent, The Legendary Gilded Age Portraitist

Inside Sneha Anne Philip's Disappearance Just Before 9/11

1,600-Year-Old Samaritan Settlement Unearthed In Israel

Etruscan Urn With Medusa Relief Uncovered In Italy

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